Ligustrum und. 'Lemon & Lime' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The California privet 'Lemon and Lime' (Ligustrum ovalifolium) is an upright, tight, winter-green shrub with decorative, glossy, egg-shaped, yellow leaves. It also bears white flowers from June to July. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, calcareous, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 5 metres and grows to a width of around 3 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Lemon, Lime and Clippers'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * strongly scented flowers * tolerates pruning * heat tolerant, resistant to urban climates

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the California privet 'Lemon and Lime's are yellow, ovate, glossy, opposite.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The California privet 'Lemon and Lime' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
California privet 'Lemon and Lime' is an upright and vigorous growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 2 - 3 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and thoroughly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
The white flowers appear from June to July. They are strongly scented.

Worth knowing
Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Lemon and Lime' is slightly poisonous.

Use
Hedge (pruning), solitary, group planting, rock garden, topiary, bee pasture

Root
Ligustrum ovalifolium 'Lemon and Lime' is a heartroot.